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Ironbird Help

Postby Atom on Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:28 pm

OK!

I really want a BC Rich Ironbird so bad! I want a good one though, not a 250 quid one, I want a moderately expensive one, with all the nice stuff on it that wont break in like two weeks.

Can anyone provide me with a review of what they are like to play?

Also, I can't seem to find one anywhere! If anyone could link me some pages to a dealer or something that would be great!

Cheers! :mrgreen:
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Re: Ironbird Help

Postby thrash metal maniac on Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:41 pm

I think there were some pretty decent Platinum Pro series and NJ Neck-thru ones about a few years ago, I guess they'bve been discontinued now though, I'm fairly sure they were between £350 and £500, the low price might've been after they'd been discon'd... Was gonna buy one but was always skint at the time... The only current Ironbirds are the white one with a fuck-off lightning bolt fretboard, which is about [EDIT, checked the actual prices...] £400/500 and a really basic model which is under £200 and incredibly likely to be total shite...

I sometimes see some late 80s/ early 90s models on ebay for aroun £250+ but they're usually overseas and postage is £££... Watched some pretty sweet BC Richs go on ebay before, very sad seeing a decent 80s relic going for not even £200 when you cant afford it :(

I've been after one for ages man, good luck finding the one you need!!!
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Re: Ironbird Help

Postby thrash metal maniac on Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:43 pm

Just found tihs if it's of any interest, not quite the same guitar, but it's so nice!

http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/77174
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Re: Ironbird Help

Postby HRKofHOD on Fri Jan 16, 2009 2:50 pm

In my experience, unless you're willin to shell out for a US BC Rich, or a top end jap one, you'll be disappointed! My best advice would be to save up n keep checkin e-gay for a nice one, although they are pretty rare!!
As for playin one, sat down, the top pointy bit sticks in your ribs but is comfy enough and strapped up they're neck heavy.

Buy a Jackson!

Or a Ran!!

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Re: Ironbird Help

Postby James on Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:23 pm

thrash metal maniac wrote:Just found tihs if it's of any interest, not quite the same guitar, but it's so nice!

http://www.guitarampkeyboard.com/en/77174


It's cool but it's basically identical to the Jackson Warrior, which Tom already has I think.
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Re: Ironbird Help

Postby Creeping Dan on Fri Jan 16, 2009 7:44 pm

Ask Ran to do an Ironbird
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Re: Ironbird Help

Postby Lev on Fri Jan 16, 2009 8:02 pm

Buy mine ya priiccckkkk
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Re: Ironbird Help

Postby meluaz on Fri Jan 16, 2009 11:49 pm

tom i really think an iron bird would suit u so much
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Re: Ironbird Help

Postby meluaz on Sat Jan 17, 2009 12:14 am

http://ranguitars.com/gal1.php?z=510 get it! not necessary it be a bc rich
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Re: Ironbird Help

Postby GoreBastard on Sat Jan 17, 2009 3:33 am

http://www.instruments2go.co.uk/Ironbird-p-1-c-199.html
That's got some good BC Rich's on it.
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Re: Ironbird Help

Postby Atom on Sat Jan 17, 2009 12:35 pm

meluaz wrote:http://ranguitars.com/gal1.php?z=510 get it! not necessary it be a bc rich



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Yes! Thats the one!

Ok, thanks for all your help! I will have to try one first, just to make sure, basically, I'm obsessed with Trey Azagthoth from MA, he is such a cool player, he inspired me to try blasting one of these machines! Well, the Ran one looks like my dreams. Will keep you updated as to what happens.
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Re: Ironbird Help

Postby thrash metal maniac on Sat Jan 17, 2009 1:12 pm

So how much is a RAN likely to cost??

That Ironbird was fuckin' awesomeeeee!!

Tom, don't forget Rick Rozz either ahahah :P nah, it's all about the Trey
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Re: Ironbird Help

Postby Lev on Sat Jan 17, 2009 1:14 pm

Two grand?
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Re: Ironbird Help

Postby thrash metal maniac on Sat Jan 17, 2009 1:16 pm

that's fair, I mean, it's probably gona be the best guitar you'll ever own, so a good investment for those who can afford it!!
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Re: Ironbird Help

Postby HRKofHOD on Sat Jan 17, 2009 3:59 pm

A Ran like that, without a fancy top would probably be £1250-£1350, even cheaper if it's a bolt on!

Do a quote, join my Ran gang!!! :rockdevil:

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